Razaq Olayiwola
Born
Razaq Olasunkanmi Olayiwola

NationalityNigerian
Other namesOjopagogo
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupations
Years active1983-present
Spouse
(m. 2003)
Children4

Razaq Olayiwola, popularly known as Ojopagogo, is a Nigerian actor, film director, film producer, and musician, and husband to Moji Afolayan.[1] He is popular for usually playing the role of an old man with a shaky voice in movies.

Early life and career

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Razaq was born in Iseyin but is a native of Oyo town, both in Oyo State.[2] He got the now popular stage nameOjopagogo during a stage play, Ola Abata, that had the presence of the late Alaafin of Oyo in 1986.[3]

Personal life

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He got married to Moji Afolayan, first daughter of the late Adeyemi Afolayan (Ade Love) in 2003, 3 years after the death of his first wife, Funmilayo Akanke Olayiwola;[4] and they have four children.

Education

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For his primary school education, Ojopagogo attended A.U.D. Primary School in Ebedi, Iseyin. He proceeded to Otu Community Grammar School and Anwar-ul Islam High School, both in Iseyin, for his secondary school education.[2]

Film career

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Ojopagogo started acting in 1983 and is set to celebrate his 40th year on stage in 2023.[5]

Filmography

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  • Mokalik (2019) (as Taofeek)[6]
  • Once Upon An Adventure (2018) (as Kabiyesi)[6]
  • Orunsewa (2018) 9as King Aderopo)[6]
  • Osun Sengese (2017)
  • Iyawo Aremo 2 (Director)[7]
  • Iyawo Aremo (Director)[7]
  • Makan je (2001) (Director)[7]

Songs

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  • Birthday (2015)[8]
  • Shoki Arugbo (2015)[8]
  • Ife Mi (2014)[8]
  • New Nigeria (2015)[8]
  • Iseyin (2014)[8]
  • Aanu Oluwa (2014)[8]
  • Olaniyonu (2014)[8]
  • Dodo (2014)[8]
  • Tribute To Mama (2014)[8]
  • Sala (2014)[8]
  • Pa Boot De (2014)[8]
  • Olojojo (2014)[8]
  • Iwa (2014)[8]
  • Say Yes (2014)[8]


See also

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References

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  1. ^ "8 things you should know about Yoruba actor, Ojopagogo as he celebrates his birthday today". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2015-09-30. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  2. ^ a b Olamide, Fakeye Ahmed (2022-02-11). "Razaq Olayiwola Biography - Age, Career, Family, Marriage and Net Worth". Amebo Online. Retrieved 2022-07-16.
  3. ^ "See The Biography Of Ojopagogo, The Nollywood Actor - Opera News". ng.opera.news. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  4. ^ Gists, Naija (2017-01-10). "Photos: Actor Ojopagogo Remembers Late Wife While Gushing Over New Wife, Moji Afolayan - NaijaGists.com - Proudly Nigerian DIY Motivation & Information Blog". Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  5. ^ "Biography Of Nollywood Actor, Ojopagogo | Bola Esho's Blog". Biography Of Nollywood Actor, Ojopagogo | Bola Esho's Blog. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  6. ^ a b c "Rasaq Olayiwola Ojopagogo: Biography | Filmography | Awards - Flixanda". Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  7. ^ a b c "Rasaq Olayiwola". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n LHX, TRANSSION:. "Ojopagogo | Boomplay Music". Boomplay Music - WebPlayer. Retrieved 2022-07-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)